chuck primal · Portugal
In Poland, this cut is karkówka.
About this cut
A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
| rare | Mal passado | → | Krwisty |
| medium rare | Mal passado/ao ponto | → | Średnio krwisty |
| medium | Ao ponto | → | Średnio wysmażony |
| well done | Bem passado | → | Dobrze wysmażony |
Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.
“Acém” in Portugal maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Poland, look for labels such as karkówka. A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.